Maria Montroni-Currais is a School Success Specialist at the University of Delaware, supporting school districts across the country with the implementation of high-quality instructional materials and literacy development initiatives. Her educational background includes a B.A. in Communication Studies with minors in French and International Relations, M.Ed in Teaching ESL, and an MBA in Strategic Leadership. Prior to joining the University of Delaware, Maria served public schools in New Jersey as a teacher, coordinator for English as a Second Language and Gifted and Talented programs, and district Director of Curriculum and Instruction.